Heather Moss from AZ
Where
did you grow up?
Born and raised AZ.
How
was it growing up there, would you say that it influenced you?
It was so awesome, I
know the future has a lot in store for me and I don't know where my family and
I will end up, but if I could control it I would NEVER leave.
When
did you start getting tattoos?
I got my first one
when I was 18, but all of my tattoos stayed hidden until after I got married. I
love my tattoos but like any little girl I knew what I wanted my wedding day to
look like so I held back my wants until after my special day.
How
would you describe your style?
Alternative Glam....
I like being different but I still love the glamorous part of photo shoots with
sexy hair and makeup. I don't think that will ever get old.
Do
you consider tattoos as a serious art form?
Of course I do. I
believe it is a form of self-expression. I don't think people are doing it to
be different, I think every tattoo has a reason why they have it and it’s that
form in itself that sets tattoos apart.
How
do you see the tattoo culture right now?
I think it's booming
and I hope it only gets bigger and better. Being a shop owner myself, I love to
see how people are representing this great industry and how it’s constantly
changing every day. It’s great to see the people you look up to doing well, but
on the other hand it’s great to see the new talents enter the industry and make
their mark every day.
What
has been your inspiration for getting them?
My family mostly, but I have also fallen in love with a lot of the trendy pieces in different
cultures. My husband has done all of my work but my left sleeve was inspired by
and artist by the name of Johnny Quintana. I love his work.
What’s
your favorite piece?
My right sleeve.... It’s
all about my kids and my marriage and there are a lot of hidden meanings in the
whole piece that only some people know about. It was my first visible piece and
I wanted it to be perfect and it truly is.
Do
you catch people starring at you because of your ink?
Always, but still I
think it’s more and more acceptable than it used to be. I use to feel like
everyone was staring but I am so proud of my work and it has a lot of meaning
to me. I don't feel like people are judging me I like to think they are
admiring it.
In
your opinion, do your tattoos change your mood often?
Only when I am
getting work done. I have to be in the right mood to get tattooed, I can't just
sit down and do it. I like to enjoy my sessions but lately I have been so busy
that I don't feel calm enough to sit down for some work and I have a lot left
to do. But no.... I don't think that tattoos alter the mindset of people.
What’s
your most significant tattoo and why?
Again my right
sleeve.... I put the most time and effort into it. It’s about my marriage and
my kids and reminds me to savor each moment in life.
What’s
your next tattoo?
If I ever get
time. I need to finish my left sleeve, I just haven’t had time to sit down
and plan out its completion.
What
advice would you give to someone wanting to get their first tattoo?
RESEARCH, RESEARCH,
RESEARCH. Invest the proper money, thought and design into your
lifetime commitments. Any good artist will sit with you and put your ideas down
and change that drawing until it is absolutely perfect (well at least my guys
do) its permanent so take your time. I do not regret ANY of my tattoos and that
what I love so much about them.
What’s
your biggest inspiration, what keeps you going?
My husband, he is
super supportive of everything I am doing and will drop everything he is doing
if something in my modeling career pops up. I want my kids to grow up and know
that they can do anything with the hard work and dedication. My friend, Amber
Viktoria, who works with me constantly and is always looking for the next best project,
that is so much fun. We have turned a working relationship into such an amazing
friendship and she is definitely someone I owe a lot to. My followers are
always showing up to my events and commenting on my pictures and buying
merchandise. To know they support me that much makes me want to put out more
and more great work every day.
What
is one thing that life has taught you?
Nothing in life is
free, you have to work hard for everything you want. Stay humble, honor those
who came before you and help those who have the same dreams. Life is too short
to be selfish and it’s so much fun for me to work with girls who have the same
aspirations as me.
Will
you be getting anymore?
Absolutely. Just
looking for the time.
Do
you have a favorite quote?
I have so many. I
get my daily inspirations from songs, poems, thoughts. I post a lot of them
on Facebook, but if I had to choose one it would be.... "Goals are simply
dreams with deadlines" I forgot who said it though.
Anything
else you would like to add?
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this website and
tell my story... XO